Decision provides vital certainty for Australian commercial television and the communities it serves Free TV Australia today welcomed the Albanese Government’s announcement that the suspension of the Commercial Broadcasting Tax…
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Free TV Australia has acknowledged the Government’s announcement of new restrictions on wagering advertising while calling on the Government to deliver meaningful mitigation measures to protect the long-term sustainability of…
Free TV Australia today announced the launch of PacificAus TV in Timor-Leste, expanding access to trusted, high-quality Australian television content for Timorese audiences. PacificAus TV is an Australian Government initiative…
Free TV Australia is proud to announce an agreement for PacificAus TV to deliver National Rugby League (NRL) matches to its Pacific partner broadcasters, expanding the availability of live and…
Free TV has welcomed the Government’s consultation on the News Bargaining Incentive–a mechanism designed to ensure global technology companies pay for Australian journalism that delivers significant value to their platforms….
Free TV Australia has welcomed the Government’s decision to rule out a text and data mining (TDM) exception to copyright, describing it as an important outcome for Australian content creators…
Free TV’s Parliamentary Showcase concerns validated as streaming giant secures exclusive cricket rights Free TV Australia says today’s announcement that Amazon Prime Video has secured exclusive rights to the ICC…
Australia’s leading commercial television networks will unite at Parliament House in Canberra tonight to demonstrate their critical role as the nation’s trusted news source and cultural unifier, at a time…
Bridget Fair CEO, Free TV Australia In a world where ‘my truth’ increasingly threatens our shared reality, we need institutions that still believe in the truth. There’s a phrase that’s…
Free TV Australia welcomed today’s ACMA report showing commercial television continues to lead the industry in Australian content delivery, with no other platform matching this extraordinary investment in local stories….
Free TV Australia today announced that its Independent Chair, Greg Hywood, has decided to step down from the role. Appointed in October 2020, Mr Hywood has chaired the Free TV…
Sydney, Australia — Free TV is proud to celebrate the fifth anniversary of PacificAus TV, marking half a decade of bringing the best of Australian television to audiences across the…
Free TV Australia has welcomed the release of the ACMA’s latest report, TV in Australia: Spending on Commercial TV Programs for 2023-24, which confirms that Free TV broadcasters continue to…
Free TV Australia today welcomed the appointment of the Hon Anika Wells MP as Minister for Communications and Minister for Sport. Bridget Fair, CEO of Free TV, said: “We are…
Free TV Australia is calling for urgent reform of Australia’s election advertising blackout rules, labelling them outdated, anti-competitive, and no longer fit for purpose in a digital age. “The election…
Free TV Australia today welcomed the suspension of the Commercial Broadcasting Tax (CBT) for one-year from June 2025 which was first announced in the Government’s December 2024 Mid-Year Economic and…
Free TV has welcomed the Government’s commitment to ensuring global tech giants like Meta pay fair value for Australian journalism. The introduction of the News Bargaining Incentive is a vital…
Australians’ love for reality TV shows no signs of slowing down, as Channel 10 kicks off 2025 with two of its most beloved franchises. The season premiere of Channel 10’s…
Free TV Australia has welcomed the Government’s announcement in MYEFO to temporarily suspend the Commercial Broadcasting Tax (CBT) for one year starting June 2025, saving TV broadcasters an estimated $46…
Watching sport on TV is a defining part of an Australian summer, bringing people together in living rooms and communities across the country. This was proven once again over the…